Market Operations Engineer (Hybrid)
About The Position
At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Level I: Less than 2 years working experience in the electric utility industry
- Level II: Minimum 2 years working experience in the electric utility industry
- Level III: Minimum 3 years working experience in the electric utility industry
- Proficient with common business applications such as SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong preference for Python skills (e.g., data analysis, automation, or scripting experience).
Nice To Haves
- Python skills (e.g., data analysis, automation, or scripting experience)
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze ERCOT's wholesale market; recommend design and system improvements
- Build and maintain expertise in the wholesale market and grid operations to support Market Participant needs
- Investigate and resolve issues in the wholesale market and grid operations, applying power engineering knowledge
- Generate and maintain market reports per protocol requirements
- Develop new tools and methods for data acquisition, reporting, and analysis
- Perform engineering studies using ERCOT network models to evaluate system conditions and events
- Test and validate changes to market applications
- Support management and senior staff in providing technical guidance to PUCT, industry groups, and stakeholders
- Attend stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings
- Address and help resolve Market Participant questions and disputes related to daily market and grid operations
- Build strong working relationships across internal departments
- Escalate issues to the Supervisor/Manager as needed
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
